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Steel Office Name Plates

Rectangular steel plates engraved with names and titles for desk or door mounting in offices. Classified under HTS 8310.00.00.00 as name plates of base metal, distinct from lamp shades in 9405.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8302.41.30Higher: 38.9% vs 35%

If base-mounted with casters under chapter note

Mountings with small casters (<75mm) classify under 8302 as base metal mountings.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If bulk industrial steel plates

Non-decorative steel plates go to Chapter 73 as other steel articles.

9403.60.80Same rate: 35%

If part of office furniture set

Wooden office furniture components including metal plates fall under 9403.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include engraving proofs or samples to confirm classification as name plates rather than generic metal plaques

Label shipments clearly as 'base metal name plates' to prevent confusion with furniture fittings